Biography

Kris Gustofson is a professional drummer in the Rock/Metal/Jazz scene who has toured nationally and internationally. Kris was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and was introduced to drumming by his father, Gus Gustofson, who was a professional Jazz drummer and worked for such artists as Woody Herman, Brew Moore, Stan Getz, Mary Kay Trio and many others. Kris began drumming at age 6, during these formative years, he started learning how to read music, play rudiments, joined school bands and would go with his Dad to watch him play drums at various clubs/venues in San Francisco - "This was without a doubt the best training a kid could have", says Kris . After High School, Kris began studying with Bill Nawrocki, an expert sight reader/drummer, and began playing many different styles of music (Jazz, Rock, Metal, New Wave, Punk). Kris has developed an innovative and creative way of playing that combines his vast versatility and technique with the many different styles of music that he plays.